Julie has been designing stunning gardens for over 15 years. She completed a Certificate in Horticulture in 1992 and after an additional 3 years of study has recently completed her Diploma of Horticulture, specialising in Landscape Design, at Ryde College of Horticulture.

In addition, for the last 5 years Julie has been asked to judge the Spring Garden Competitions run by a number of Sydney Councils, as well as having been a selector for the Australian Open Garden Scheme (Southern Sydney area).